Updated: We are extending the promotion until Friday (today) at 11:59 pm EST.

Avon put together this really lovely giveaway to celebrate the start of the new Stephanie Laurens‘ series, The Black Cobra Quartet. The premise of the Black Cobra Quartet is that there is a British traitor who is the head of the Black Cobra cult, an organization that is terrorizing villages and setting up a reign of fear in Bombay. Evidence has been gathered to deliver to the England but given the scope of the Black Cobra influence, it is determined that the four British officers who have this information will split up and make their way back to England separately in hopes that at least one of them will be able to deliver the incriminating evidence and put a stop to the Black Cobra.

The winner of this contest will be sent this gorgeous Vera Bradley bag stuffed full of the entire Laurens backlist (almost 30 titles). To enter, simply leave a comment about a) your favorite Laurens book OR b) if you haven’t read a Laurens, what book of hers interests you the most.

This contest is sponsored by Avon and will run until Friday November 6, 11:59 PM EST. Updated: This contest is for US residents only. Sorry folks.

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I love Stephanie Lauren’s books. I have been reading historical romance for 10 yrs. I have all that she has published. Picking just one is way to hard. But I love the Cynster’s. I’m reading “Where the Heart Leads” right now.

OH MY GOODNESS!! A duffle complete with Stephanie Laurens Backlist, I almost fell off my chair!

Let me tell you, I love her books. I randomly picked up Beyond Seduction and fell in love. Simon Cynster is one of my favorite heros of all time (along with just about every Cynster male) I can not wait to tackle her new Black Cobra series. I read the prelude and was hooked. It made me cry… at work. I was hard to explain to my coworkers why I was so upset. Ms. Laurens has a way of getting into your heart with her characters and writing.

I am looking forward to reading “An Untamed Woman,” I think it will be a nice change from the Cynster novels…I do like how the characters from the Cynster novels have appeared in the Bastion Club books. One of my favorites is “Captain Jack’s Woman.” Love the historicals!!

I would have to say that Devil’s Bride and A Secret Love are my favorites. Oh, and her story in the Scottish Brides collection (with Julia Quinn and Christina Dodd)! It really is hard to narrow it down with so many great titles in her backlist :)

My wife LOVES Stephanie Laurens’ works and I buy her Ms. Laurens’ books every time they come out. I leave them on her pillow or various other places, and then give her enough alone time to read the book cover to cover by taking the kids out for a day.

I know that she would love this set of books as a permanent collection.

The Untamed Bride currently interests me most because I know she hasn’t read it yet.

Would love to donate the backlist to my public library if I were to win as the library budget is getting smaller and smaller. And that Vera Bradley paisley duffle bag would make a great book bag. Here’s to a nice daydream….

Laurens’ books are yummy to read! Love the dialogue between characters, especially the women with the quick retort. Will break out laughing while reading. Absolutely think the comments from the older dowagers like Lady Osbaldstone are a hoot and crack me up. Favorite story is the Christmas novella about Devil Cynster’s mother and favorite character is Barnaby Adair. Can’t wait to read more casebook novels.

My favorite is usually whichever one of hers I’m currently reading! :-)

I guess my all-time favorite would be “A Gentleman’s Honor.” And I’m really enjoying her latest, “The Untamed Bride.” Seems like she’s ramped up the action/adventure part of the story, which I think is fantastic!

I just this last year started reading Stephanie Laurens and must say I can’t wait until her next book comes out. I thoroughly enjoy her books. I am one of those readers that when I start a book and it’s good I can’t put it down until I am finished. Ms. Lauren’s books are definitely never put me down books. I have not yet read all of her books but they are definitely on my list to do so. So far I have only read the bride series and love them. Keep them coming. Thanks so much for the great books.

I have read at least 35 books by Stephanie Laurens and I loved every single one of them. I really enjoyed The Bastion Club Novels, and the Cynster Novels are fantastic. I just purchased,.The Untamed Bride, and I am looking foward to reading it. I read her monthly newsletter, and can’t wait to see more of the Bastion Club, or the Cynster characters in future books. Stephanie Laurens is a outstanding author and I love her books. Please keep writing them and I will continue to buy them. Thank You so much for putting Joy in my life. Sincerely, Fran Huff

I’ve read many of Stephanie’s books, but I’d have to say Devil’s Bride is probably my favorite. It is the mark of a great book when it still stands out in your mind, with such detail, so many years later! I am excited to begin reading a new series.

I love Stephanie Laurens! Her Cynster Series was awesome! I’m actually re-reading them now (half way through The Devil’s story now)!!! I know I was supposed to talk about my favorite book of hers, but the whole series is my favorite!

It is hard to pick a favorite, as they are all so great. Each of the Cynster books has its own unique perfectness. If forced to choose however, my favorite is A Secrert Love. The decision to embrace your inner temptress and be rewarded with something you never knew you always wanted is so magical for Althea. Gabriell’s journey is just as rewarding to read. I look forward to the Bastion Club and the Black Cobra series over my winterbreak.

I never met a Stephanie Laurens book I didn’t like, but I think my all-time favorite is ‘Devil’s Bride’…the very first Cynsters book! Love, love, love it! This new series sounds like another winner for Stephanie.

I have read every Stephanie Laurens’ book that I can find…I have even special ordered a couple that my bookstore didn’t stock. I am not sure that I can pick a favorite. On every visit to the bookstore, I always check the stock filed under “L” and when I score a new title for Stephanie Laurens, I know that I am in for a great read.

I have enjoyed all the Bastion Club novels. It is difficult to choose a favorite. ‘A Gentleman’s Honor’ is currently at the top of the list. I have not yet read ‘Mastered by Love’ but I am eager to see how the mystery of ‘Dalziel’s’ identity is resolved.

‘Where the Heart Leads’ is my favorite of the Cynster spinoff books. The development of Inspector Stokes character is something I’d like to see more often. Examining the lives of characters in different levels of English society at the time of these stories adds a freshness to the historicals.

Sometimes as in ‘Temptation and Surrender’ there seems too much dwelling on sexual tension and not enough secondary character development, plot development, or action. I enjoy the stories that develop the sensual aspects of the characters’ relationship but result in the reviews like those for ‘Captain Jack’s Woman’ (another fav).

I have read most of Ms. Lauren’s books; I especially like the Cynster series; I am trying to find all of her back copies that I may have missed; and/or have not read and would like a list by series of all of her books. I have read some of them 2 or 3 or more times. I’m addicted
Thelma DePelma

I LOVE STEPHANIE LAURENS! She is by far my favorite author! I have ALL of her books so far. I love to swap books with friends but I will not loan these out! I have read both series through twice and I cant wait to start the new series! Please keep them coming Stephanie!

I have read all of Stephanie Laurens’ books up to date and have enjoyed each one. Her characters are so real it is easy to fall in love with them. My favorite books are the Bastion Club series. Now that is one group of hunks I would like to meet. Next up on my reading list is Black Cobra series. Stephanie Laurens is one of my favorite authors and I always look forward to her next book.

I have all of Ms. Laurens books including the latest, which i loved by the way. I think my favorite book will probably be the next one. Can’t wait the new series is great so far. I really would love to have new copies of her books because I have read mine so much that they really are showing wear and tear except for the hardbacks. Looking forward to continued good reading. I really love Devil and his buddies.

I have two favorite books first is A Perfect Lover, its the first book I her’s I read and made me go pick up her other books. And second is A Rakes Vow because the heroine has my name :). But her other books are just as great never a disappointment.

I’ve read all of the Cynster family novels except Temptation and Surrender (I’m currently reading it). I haven’t started the Bastion Club yet but I love all her books I’ve read. If I had to pick a favorite I guess it would be A Perfect Lover since that’s the book I picked up at the library that got me hooked on the series. :o) After I finished reading it I ran out and bought the rest.

My all time favorite Stephanie Lauren book is Devil’s Bride. I just love the strong characters and how Stephanie throws them together in this book. I enjoy all of Stephanie’s book and just finished The Untamed Bride. Once again a great series to read and enjoy

I haven’t read Stephanie Lauren’s books, but I will be looking to read The Untamed Bride! The Vera Bradley bag full of her books would be wonderful to win. I love reading and the more books the merrier!

Wow! What a wonderful prize! Stephanie Laurens is one of my favorite authors. I think the book I loved the most so far is the Cynster novel, Devil’s Bride. I just received The Untamed Bride and I cannot wait to read it.

I prowl the bookstores looking for each new release, they know me by name now. I started the Cynster series when I blew out a tendon and needed a book to keep myself sane…it has turned into a delightful addiction that I share with my daughters. I write, and would love to sit over coffee and just pick Stephanie’s brain.

I have been a great fan of Stephanie’s since the first Cynster novel came
out. She is such a terrific writer. Devils Bride was the best because it started
the whole series off and is my all time favorite.

I love all of Stephanie Laurens’ books. I especially love the Bastion Club series. My favorite book was Mastered By Love. I was so happy that Daziel finally got his love story. I love how Stephanie Laurens left me hanging about what his real name was. It was really funny that one of the women from one of the books knew his real name since they were friends from childhood and the men didn’t know it. This book really stands out because the Cynsters and the Bastion Club men came together to help Daziel get his wife back and solve the case of the traitor from the beginning of the series to the end of the series. I read this series over and over again until the next book came out. I wish this series didn’t have to end. I have a feeling that the Black Cobra Quartet will be just as great as the Bastion Club series was.

Every Stephanie Laurens book is an adventure. She has become one of my favorite authors. My first Laurens’ book was the first book of hers put out by Avon “Captain Jack’s Woman” and after that “Devil’s Bride” – I was hooked from that point. Her stories are a must read.

I totally enjoyed the Bastion Club series. While I enjoyed each book, I think the character I wanted to know more about was Dalziel and when I heard his story would be told in “Mastered by Love” I simply could not wait to read it. I was not disappointed. I just bought “The Untamed Bride” and can not wait to read it and the rest of the Black Cobra Quartet.

WHICH Stephanie Laurens book is my favorite? That is an impossible task!!! The best way to read a Stephanie Laurens book is in the bathtub with lots of bubbles, a glass (or 2 of wine), no phone, no kids, and a few hours alone!

Every time I believe I have all the Cynsters and the Bastion Club books, she writes another one! They are all wonderful. What I like best is that her heroes know the difference between simple lust and the caring love of all of a woman–her mind and spirit, as well as her body. There are guys like the Cynsters and their friends out there, aren’t there? And now she starts another series. I look forward to them with great hope. Thank you, Stephanie!

I became fascinated with both Devil and his father and it was a natural progression to read the rest of the Cynster books. Loved the way she built up the story line so that they all flowed together. Next was the Bastion club and they lived up to the quality of the Cynsters. Stephanie is articulate without being verbose and makes it difficult to not finish a book once you start. I buy all of her books due to the quality of the content.

Just bought the first book of her new series this afternoon and can hardly wait to start on it.

Stephanie Laurens is my absolute favorite author. I don’t even have to know what her next book is about before I buy it. She always delivers such a interested and well developed story. I always finish one of her books wanting more. That is why it is so great that she writes about families and connected characters. It makes you feel like the story never truly ends. I am so excited about her new series. Not only will we meet new characters to fall in love with, but we also get the chance to revisit the characters that have already found there way into our hears.

If I have to list a favorite, It would definitely be Devil’s Bride. After I read this story, I had to go out and buy all of Ms. Laurens’ other books. I was captivated by the story between Devil and Honoria. I love the Devil was so sure of the romance right at the beginning of the story. He knew that he had met his destiny and was not afraid to reach out and grab it.

Whenever I have had a bad day, it is so nice to curl up with one of Ms. Laurens’ books and get lost in a world of her making. Her stories are enthralling and I can’t wait to read more.

I am so thrilled at the idea of 30 books :) by Stephanie Laurens. Fantastic ! A reader’s dream come true. :) I love all the stories but my favorite is Devil’s Bride.
Thank you so much for this chance. :)
Carol L.

I love everything of Ms. Laurens I could not pick just one! I do love her older stuff. But the Bastian Clubs novels are really great. I love that she writes in series because I never want them to end and after you read them they show back up later to help out the new hero and his lady! Keep writing, I’ll be waiting for the next one.
Mechelle Wittler

I have been in love with the Cynster and Bastian Club men for over ten years! Stephanie Laurens takes us to an era filled with such passion, mystery, suspense, and of course love. I truly am looking forward to the Black Cobra books, and many more to come!

The most recent book I have read is Promise of A Kiss. I have read many of her books, and check them out whenever I get the chance. She is a great author. I like her strong females to go with her strong males. Keep them coming!!

I am a brand new fan and can’t WAIT to read the Black Cobra series. I would love to win all the books, but even if I don’t, I will be sure to read all of the Stephanie Laurens books that I can get my hands on.

Stephanie Laurens is at the top of my list as far as authors go. I have read and enjoyed all of the Cynster and Bastian Club series and everything else in between. She was the first historical romance author I read and I still find her books great. Just purchased the Untamed Bride and I can’t wait to start reading it.
Please enter my name in your contest. Thank you, Nancy B.

Devil’s Bride is my favorite because this book introduced me to Stephanie Laurens. I have read every book and I am looking forward to the Black Cobra series. I was sad when the Bastian Club ended but excited to read the new series. Would love to win the whole back list.

I have a keeper shelf just waiting for Stephanie Laurens’ backlist! What a delightful opportunity to win the books as well as the sweet tote. Thank you for this chance and for the From the Heart heads-up email.

I happen to love all of Stephanie Laurens’ books, although some more than others. I’ve read them all several times. I even got Four in Hand on audio and laugh everytime I listen to it. And, if you enjoy certain stories…it’s great to listen to them on audio as well as to read them.

I can hardly wait to read this new series and, hopefully, more Cynsters.

I absolutely love Stephanie Lauren and it is so hard to choose one title that is my favorite, if have to list a favorite I would have to pick Devil’s Bride. This contest is awesome, combining Stephanie Lauren’s backlist with Vera Bradley, hope I win this great combination!

Stephanie Laurens is the best author of The Regency historical Romance. I recommend anyone of her books to all who loves to get away because she writes so well you feel you are part fo the story. I loose myself in her books all the time. Devils Braide is my favorite, followed by The Master of Love. I just finished her new one The Untamed Bride and cant wait for the next one. Thanks Stephanie for bringing your imagination to us.. I Love it

The first Stephanie Laurens book I read was A Fine Passion after finishing it I read the Bastion Club Titles I had missed including Captain Jack’s Woman and read the rest as soon as they were available. The only Cynster Novel I’ve read is The Promise in A Kiss but the rest of the Cynster Series is on my definitely read list. I have also read most if not all of the anthologies Stephanie Laurens has appeared in as well as the novels she has written that are not part of a series. I recently completed the first book of the Black Cobra Quartet The Untamed Bride and look forward to the remaining novels. Stephanie Laurens is definitely a must read author and one of my absolute faves.

My favorite is Devil’s Bride. This was my first Stephanie Laurens book. I had gotten it out of the library on audio (as I spend hours in my car for work). I loved it so much, I bought my own paper copy to read, and keep. Devil Cynster is a wonderful hero!

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